The Cornish Studies Library is the only public library with professional librarians and staff who specialise solely in helping those who are studying Cornwall. It holds a wide ranging collection covering all subjects from mining to modern art, poetry to prehistory, and family history to farming. All subjects are confined only by the Cornish connection.

Descriptions of more than 10 million records held by The National Archives of England, Wales and the United Kingdom. The visitor may either search or browse through the descriptions. Images of the documents are not available. Visitors can request copies online and can also place advance orders for the day of their visit.